Internet providers in Goleta, CA

Internet in Goleta

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Goleta area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Goleta Residential Internet Coverage

Living in a small community like Goleta, with a population around 30,00, leaves limited options to neighborhoods with internet providers. Neighborhoods in Goleta have access to three (3) major providers in the area.

Residents seeking high-speed cable internet have Cox Communications, offering advertised download speeds up to 300 Mbps. This is offered to around 90% of customers, spanning from Gaviota and Tajiguas to those living close to Santa Barbara. They may not, however, service areas close to Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area.

Alternatively, residents have access to Frontier Communications for DSL service. They offer services to the central and southern ends of Goleta. Since the town covers part of the Los Padres National Forest, residents living near these areas may not get service from Frontier Communications. Communities who have access to this DSL company can reach advertised speeds up to 15 Mbps.

HughesNet offers satellite internet to any residential area within Goleta, even those close to the Marine Conservation Area and the Los Padres National Forest. Advertising speeds up to 15 Mbps, most residents may experience speeds as slow as 5 Mbps during certain weather conditions.

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Average download speed
224.17 Mbps

Average upload speed
71.55 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.89 ms

Average jitter
10.25 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Goleta?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Goleta internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Ranch WiFi	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	2000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Ranch WiFi